Master Planning Project Manager in Los Angeles, California at PBK Architects

The Master Planning Project Manager will serve as the primary client point of contact for long range educational Facility Master Plans. They will be the client-facing representatives of a team of professionals dedicated to making transformative investment in school facilities. A successful individual in this role will draw upon strong technical skills and excellent communication abilities. Educational experience is a plus, but professionals with relevant experience from other sectors are encouraged to apply. Facility Master Planning is an active and growing practice area within PBK with advancement opportunities.

Your Impact:

• Manage long-range facility planning projects for K-12 clients

• Perform analysis and review of the building space from an architectural/design perspective

• Synthesize assessment data from multiple disciplines within database to reach conclusions and make recommendations to stakeholders

• Facilitate community and stakeholder involved planning workshops

• Develop conceptual plans based on stakeholder and client feedback

• Create presentations that support bond planning efforts

• Support marketing and business development activities

• Develop creative new concepts for community engagement exercises and stakeholder interactions

• Develop creative new concepts for planning deliverables, including web-based

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Public Administration or related field.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant planning experience.

• Familiarity with long range land use planning, review and coordination of client Design Guidelines, and input into problem resolution for project review issues.

• Understanding of programming, design functionality, work flow analysis, cost estimating, construction and project management.

• Ability to lead and coordinate work with outside designers, reviewing agencies, facilities services personnel, and county and local government officials.

• Strong writing and graphic communication skills

• Comfort with public speaking to advisory committees, Boards of Education/Trustees, and other large groups.

• Significant knowledge of engineering and architecture as applied to site design. Ability to interpret civil engineering and architectural drawings.

• Availability for extensive or significant travel to client sites.

The actual offered base salary for California locations will vary depending on factors such as individual qualifications, education, experience, skills, job-related knowledge, work location, and internal equity. We would not anticipate that the individual hired into this role will be at or near the top half of the range provided, but the decision will be dependent on the factors of each individual case. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation in the form of discretionary bonuses in addition to base salary and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. The salary range for this position is below.

PBK is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants can be considered for an opportunity without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, criminal history, or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all phases of employment in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

At PBK, the most accomplished and passionate architects, engineers, and thought leaders are working together to shape the future. We encourage our team to adopt an entrepreneurial approach to professional growth; there are no limits to what one can do or become at PBK. Our culture empowers our people to explore their interests, try new things, and create their own path to success – however they may define it.

We recognize the value of work-life balance and believe in rewarding our employees’ hard work. We offer alternative work scheduling to allow employees greater flexibility, monthly happy hours and regular team outings, additional time off between Christmas and New Year’s, an Employee Assistance Program that supports each individual’s needs, and so much more!

• Additional PTO between Christmas and New Years
• Your birthday off
• Community involvement through recreation & service
• Hybrid schedule & remote work options
• Flexible "dress for your day" policy
• Paid parental leave for birth or adoption
• Firm covers employee healthcare premiums
• 401(k) program
• Costco / Sam's Club membership
• $4,000 license bonus
• Dynamic company with quick advancement
• Online professional licensure exam prep library
• Opportunities to work on a variety of project types
• Weekly continuing education lunch & learn sessions